Sales Representative

The Hillman Group services a wide variety of customers in the Automotive, Industrial, Retail and Agricultural channels. We have products in Home Depot, Lowes, Canadian Tire, Walmart and more! Have you ever done any home improvement projects? If so, you likely know our products.

The Hillman Group Canada employs over 700 employees in 2 manufacturing facilities and 7 distribution facilities across Canada. We have a great group of professionals whose dedication and teamwork form the backbone of our company.

Job Summary

The Sales Representative reports to the Zone Manager or designate and is responsible for driving sales within their defined territory. Critical skills include the ability to manage key relationships, prioritize sales activities, open new accounts as well as maintain/service existing hardware stores, home centers, and large retail chains. They are also responsible for assisting in forecasting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel and visit customers in Central and Northern Ontario.
• Servicing, promoting, selling products in an established territory.
• Developing new accounts through prospecting and cold calling.
• Maintaining consistent call cycles with all accounts.
• Coordinating with sales manager and corporate office personnel to determine customer needs and ensure that their needs will be handled appropriately.
• Preparing documents such as plan-o-grams, orders, and pricing.
• Completing administrative duties including submitting monthly business reports, weekly sales call schedule and weekly expense report.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or higher.
• 3-5 years’ experience selling in the hardware environment preferred.
• Travel within established territory is required.
• Must be able to travel overnight – 2-3 times a month.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must have a reliable car for travel
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office) specifically MS Excel and Outlook.
• Performs function with a sense of purpose and a degree of urgency.
• Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on teamwork.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills (oral & written).

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

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If you are interested in joining a fun and collaborative work environment, apply today!

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, we will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required.

The Hillman Group Canada ULC

• Job Family Canada
• Travel Required Yes
• Job Start Date Wednesday, January 1, 2025